Basic Details Surname Sheepshanks Forenames Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Off Cape Finisterre Year of death 1870 Month of death September Day of death 7 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Drowned Manner of death reference Other